Evidentiary Implications of Technology in the Courtroom

Tuesday, June 9th 2015 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
This two-hour program will cover evidentiary implications of
technology in the courtroom. Attendees will hear seasoned Oregon attorneys Ralph
Spooner and Tim Williams discuss a variety of issues...

Commercial Leasing: Landlord & Tenant Perspectives

Wednesday, May 6th 2015 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
This seminar takes you through the ins and outs of the key
provisions in commercial leases, including recent developments in this area of
the law. Come to this informative CLE session to hear...

Washington & Clackamas County Courts Update

Thursday, April 23rd 2015 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
The MBA CLE Committee presents a two-hour CLE focusing on
Washington and Clackamas County court updates. This CLE is designed for
all attorneys and will provide information and forms for...

Buying, Selling, or Transitioning in or out of Law Practice

Wednesday, April 8th 2015 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
Note: This class is worth .5 hours of ethics credit and 1.5
hours of general MCLE credit.
The MBA presents a two-hour program on buying, selling and
transitioning in and out of...

Animal Law - Are Neglected Animals Personal Property or Victims?

Tuesday, March 31st 2015 @ 3-5pm
Historically, criminal law written to protect animals from
abuse and impose punishments for such conduct has treated this as a crime
against public policy and the public generally. Following...

Assisted Reproductive Technology Law for Practitioners

Thursday, March 19th 2015 @ 3-5pm
Expose yourself to a growing area of law: Come learn the
basics about family formation law. It is an emerging, collaborative area of law
fraught with interesting legal issues. The rights and...

Presenting Expert Witnesses at Trial

Wednesday, March 18th 2015 @ 3-5pm
The MBA presents a two-hour "how-to" program on expert
witnesses at trial. Our panelists will discuss how to prepare an expert for
trial, how to effectively present expert testimony to a jury,...

Annual Family Law Update

Wednesday, March 11th 2015 @ 3-5pm
On March 11 the MBA will hold its annual two-hour Family Law
Update. Chief Family Court Judge Maureen McKnight, the Chief Family
Court Judge for Multnomah County, will be joined by Thomas Bittner...

Multnomah County Presiding Court Update 2015

Wednesday, March 4th 2015 @ 3-5pm
In this update session, the Multnomah County Presiding
Judge Nan Waller and court staff will discuss the Supplemental Local Rules
for Multnomah County Circuit Court and other issues unique to...

An Update on the Status of the Affordable Care Act and its Impact on Practitioners

Tuesday, February 24th 2015 @ 3-5pm
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is five years
old this March. Challenges to the Act continue and, indeed, one of the
most important challenges will be heard by the United...

Preparing Clients for Depositions

Thursday, February 19th 2015 @ 3-5pm
As the saying goes, cases are won or lost in deposition. A
client's poor performance in a deposition can destroy your case, while an
excellent one can devastate your opponent's. The stakes are...

International Law Issues in Domestic Litigation

Tuesday, February 17th 2015 @ 3-5pm
When do U.S. courts have jurisdiction over foreign parties?
How do you serve a foreign defendant abroad? When does foreign law apply to a
party's claim and how do you prove what that foreign law...

15 for '15
- The Top 15 Labor and Employment Updates for 2015

Thursday, February 5th 2015 @ 3-5pm
As always seems to be the case, the past year has produced
some monumental changes in the area of labor and employment law. Oregon lawyers
will once again need to adapt their practices to deal...

Insurance Coverage for Every Practice

Tuesday, January 27th 2015 @ 3-5pm
The MBA presents a two-hour program on insurance coverage.
Panelists representing both insurer and policyholder perspectives will discuss
basic insurance coverage principles as well as recent...

The Challenges and Rewards of Representing Non-English Speaking Clients

Thursday, January 15th 2015 @ 3-5pm
Navigating the legal system can be daunting for any client,
and even more so for clients who speak limited or no English. Join Judge
Oscar Garcia, Washington County Circuit Court; Irina...

Mandatory Training to Become a Multnomah County Arbitrator

Wednesday, January 14th 2015 @ 3-5pm
This program will feature Multnomah County Presiding
Judge Nan Waller and a panel of experienced arbitrators who will explain
and discuss the statutes, rules, case law and ethical issues...

Oregon Legalized it... Now What?

Tuesday, January 13 2015 @ 3-5pm
This CLE explores the planned implementation of Measure 91
legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, the general scheme for the
regulation of recreational and medical marijuana producers and...

Fire and Other First-Party Insurance Claims

Thursday, December 18th 2014 @ 3-5pm
First Party insurance claims are those made by an insured
against his or her own insurance company. Typical examples of first-party
claims are those made against a homeowner's insurance policy to...

Nontraditional Law Practices
- The New Frontier

Tuesday, December 9th 2014 @ 3-5pm
Note: Worth two hours of ethics MCLE creditThe legal marketplace is changing. Consumers are now
demanding or can only afford limited legal representation. So too is the
definition of the...

Wednesday, December 3rd 2014 @ 3-5pm
Note: This class will be worth .5 hours of OSB MCLE ethics credit and 1.5 hours of general credit. The MBA is pleased to present a two-hour sports law program
moderated by Will Glasson of the...

The Lifestyle Lawyer
- Using Technology to Eliminate, Automate, Delegate, Do

Tuesday, December 2nd 2014 @ 3-5pm
Successful lawyers use technology and manage their time
effectively to reach their goals. While efficiency is important, effectiveness
is the key! See how technology can increase your...

The Portland Harbor Superfund Site Demystified

Tuesday, November 18th 2014 @ 3-5pm
Whether you are a business litigator or a transactional lawyer, your clients and practice may be impacted by the Portland Harbor Superfund Site, one of the largest and most complex Superfund sites...

A Litigator's Guide to Preservation

Wednesday, November 12th 2014 @ 3-5pm
The facts may make or break a case at trial, but the legal
rules of preservation can make or break the case on appeal. Whether there's a
risk that the other side may appeal a verdict for your...

Child Abuse Reporting 2014

Wednesday, November 5th 2014 @ 12-1pm
Note: Worth one hour of child abuse reporting MCLE credit The MBA presents its annual seminar on child abuse reporting requirements. This program is intended to help lawyers meet their legal...

Getting on the Ballot
- A Guide to Ballot Initiative Law in Oregon

Thursday, October 30th 2014 @ 3-5pm
In nearly every election, Oregon voters are asked to weigh in on a variety of state and local initiatives. But how do those initiatives end up on the ballot in the first place? Join Steve Berman of...

Should I Stay or Should I Go?
- What to Think About when Considering Withdrawing from a Case

Tuesday, October 28th 2014 @ 3-5pm
Note: This class will be worth 1 hour of OSB MCLE ethics credit and 1 hour of general credit. Even the best and most conscientious lawyers occasionally find it necessary to consider...

Oregon Benefit Companies
- Merging Profit and Public Benefit

Thursday, October 2nd 2014 @ 3-5pm
Almost a year has passed since Oregon authorized the formation of Benefit Company entities. Join Lane Powell Shareholder, Jeffery Wolfstone and Equilibrium Capital Co-Founder, William Campbell for...

Privilege and Ethics Issues Related to In-House General Counsel within a Small or Mid-sized Law Firm

Wednesday, October 1st 2014 @ 3-5pm
To what extent can lawyers within the same small or mid-sized law firm communicate confidentially regarding an ethics or malpractice issue involving a current client? The Oregon Supreme Court...

How Jurors Really Think 2014
- A Live Focus Group Evaluates a Premises Liability Case

Thursday, June 26th 2014 @ 2-5pm
Note: Seminar runs from 2-5 p.m. and will be worth three hours of practical skills MCLE creditThis class will be a live demonstration of a focus group in a typical premises liability case. Due to...

Using Technology to Handle Litigation in Today's World
- Case Analysis and Beyond

Tuesday, June 24th 2014 @ 7:30-9am
Note: Registration fee includes breakfast, which will be available at 7:30am. Seminar runs from 8-9am and will be worth one hour of general OSB MCLE credit.Join attorney David V. Dilenschneider,...

Appellate Tips for Success

Wednesday, May 28th 2014 @ 3-5pm
The appeals forum is a vastly different world from trial court advocacy. Join us for an informative discussion with veteran Appellate Court Judge David Schuman on the techniques that...

Current Legal and Tactical Conundrums in Employment Cases

Tuesday, May 27th 2014 @ 3-5pm
Employment law is an ever-changing area. Attend this two-hour presentation to learn about recent case law, statutory, and regulatory developments. Trends and changes on the horizon will also be...

Collecting on Judgments

Wednesday, May 21st 2014 @ 3-5pm
Judgments are great - but collection is what your client cares about. Learn how to "get it done" efficiently and add to your tool chest of creative techniques while avoiding the minefields....

Clark County Presiding Court Update 2014

Tuesday, May 6th 2014 @ 3-5pm
The 2014 Clark County Presiding Court Update will be presented by Clark County Superior Court Judge John Nichols and Vancouver civil litigator Don Jacobs. This class is designed for anyone who...

Washington and Clackamas Presiding Courts Update 2014

Tuesday, April 22nd 2014 @ 3-5pm
The MBA CLE Committee presents a two-hour CLE focusing on Washington and Clackamas County court updates. This CLE is designed for all attorneys and will provide information and forms for navigating...

Tax Planning for the Taxable Estate

Wednesday, April 16th 2014 @ 3-5pm
Note: This class is co-sponsored by UO Law and will be held at the White Stag Building in Room 142/144, 70 NW Couch St, Portland. The CLE will detail how to assess a client's exposure to...

Advising Nonprofits and Serving on a Nonprofit Board 2014
- Navigating the Rules and Avoiding the Traps

Tuesday, April 8th 2014 @ 3-5pm
There are an increasing number of rules, regulations, excise taxes and other sanctions that can apply to a tax-exempt entity. Whether you serve on a nonprofit board or advise nonprofits as...

Working with Translators and Interpreters in Oregon

Thursday, April 3rd 2014 @ 3-5pm
Melanie DeLeon-Benham, Certification and Training Coordinator for the OJD, will speak on practical skills for securing and working with interpreters to secure access for clients who are limited...

Investigating Evidence from Both Sides of the Bench

Tuesday, April 1st 2014 @ 3-5pm
The MBA is pleased to present this evidence CLE. The CLE will cover:
Evidentiary issues relating to hearsay and document authentication
The best ways to get evidence in and keep it...

Thursday, March 20th 2014 @ 3-5pm
Intellectual Property can include some of your clients' most valuable and intangible assets. What are your options when faced with infringement, demands, or other challenges relating to copyrights,...

I Need Some Advice
- The Status of Internal Law Firm Privilege in Oregon

Wednesday, March 19th 2014 @ 3-5pm
Note: Worth one hour of ethics and one hour of general OSB MCLE credit.
Should a lawyer's communications within her firm about an ethics or malpractice issue involving a current client be...

Science of the Mind
- How Jurors, Judges and Other Key Decisionmakers Really Think

Tuesday, March 4th 2014 @ 3-5pm
For many of us, the practice of law is about persuading jurors, judges, and others to make the decisions we want them to make. But how much do we really know about how the decisionmaking...

Dealing with Pro Se Parties

Tuesday, February 18th 2014 @ 3-5pm
Note: Worth one hour of ethics and one hour of general MCLE credit (2 hours total)Handling legal matters with unrepresented parties holds a number of challenges beyond those encountered in...

What's it Worth?
- Developing, Evaluating and Critiquing Business Valuations for Litigation

Tuesday, February 4th 2014 @ 3-5pm
Determining the value of a business can seem a daunting task to a litigator. But, when the case calls for it, effective advocacy requires at least a basic understanding of the fundamentals of...

Effective Use of Time and Technology for Lawyers

Wednesday, January 8th 2014 @ 3-5pm
Successful lawyers manage their time and use technology effectively to reach their goals. Although efficiency is important, effectiveness is the key. Learn essential time management techniques to...

Is the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) Dead?
- U.S. vs. Windsor and Beyond

Thursday, December 12th 2013 @ 3-5pm
In U.S. v. Windsor, the United States Supreme Court held Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), unconstitutional under the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment thereby giving married...

Medicare
- Why Should You Care?

Wednesday, October 30th 2013 @ 3-5pm
The MBA presents a two-hour program on Medicare and the Medicare Recovery Act. The attorney panelists will address a myriad of issues from the perspective of both plaintiffs counsel and defense...

An Innocent Abroad
- Legal Lessons from Amanda Knox

Tuesday, October 29th 2013 @ 3-5pm
Anne Bremner, the attorney for Amanda Knox's family, will discuss lessons learned from Amanda Knox's four years in an Italian prison. Bremner, an experienced prosecutor and member of the...

Mediation is a Contact Sport
- How to Get the Best Possible Result for Your Client

Tuesday, October 22nd 2013 @ 3-5pm
"Mediation is a Contact Sport." So said the late Sid Lezak, former United States Attorney for the District of Oregon, and godfather of mediation of civil cases in Oregon. By this, he meant that...

HIPAA Omnibus Rule Compliance Checklist
- For Law Firms and Other Entities that Fall Within the Definition of a Business Associate

Thursday, October 17th 2013 @ 3-5pm
HIPAA Omnibus Rule compliance deadline is September 23, 2013. If you or any of your clients are business associates, have you (they) done everything to be in compliance? This presentation will...

Preserving Your Case for Appeal

Tuesday, October 8th 2013 @ 3-5pm
Helen Tompkins, Attorney at Law and Jay Beattie, Lindsay Hart LLP will explain what trial attorneys need to do to properly preserve their cases for appeal. Jay represents appellants in civil...

Legislative Update 2013

Tuesday, October 8th 2013 @ 12-1pm
Please join two lawyer legislators to learn about the developments that took place during the Oregon State Legislature's 2013 session. This CLE will cover recent changes to civil laws that may...

Practicing in Oregon and Washington
- A Guide to the Unwary

Wednesday, September 25th 2013 @ 3-5pm
This two-hour CLE will offer tips, tricks and shortcuts that will summarize the significant differences in state and local rules for practicing law in Washington and Oregon. Experienced...

iPad Apps and Tips for the Courtroom the Office and on the Road

Thursday, September 19th 2013 @ 3-5pm
The iPad has revolutionized the practice of law for those attorneys willing to discover its vast potential, not only for use in trial but also for improving productivity in the office, at home, and...

Summary Judgment Motion Practice

Tuesday, June 11th 2013 @ 3-5pm
Judge Henry Breithaupt will discuss the law of summary judgment and the points he sees as recurring problems for attorneys. He will also review points that have been helpful, or not, to him...

Litigating a Contested Foreclosure Case in Oregon

Tuesday, June 4th 2013 @ 3-5pm
Judicial foreclosures have increased dramatically in Oregon due to the Court of Appeals ruling on MERS in Niday v. GMAC Mortgage and the mediation requirements imposed by Senate Bill 1552....

How Jurors REALLY Think
- A Live Focus Group Evaluates a Personal Injury Case

Thursday, May 30th 2013 @ 3-5 pm
This class will be a live demonstration of a focus group in a generic personal injury case.
Jeffrey Boyd, President of Boyd Trial Consulting, will present the evidence, arguments, and law...

In-House eDiscovery for Law Firms Large and Small

Wednesday, May 1st 2013 @ 3:00-5:00PM
Recent legal trends and improvements of technology make it possible for law firms to control and manage their clients' electronically stored information internally, thus better protecting clients'...

Working Effectively With In-House Counsel

Tuesday, April 30th 2013 @ 3-5 p.m.
Unlike law firms, companies do not revolve around their lawyers. In-house counsel often wear multiple hats and are working on important business decisions as well as legal tasks. Leah Cronn,...

Clark County Presiding Court Update 2013

Tuesday, April 9th 2013 @ 3:00-5:00PM
This year's Clark County Presiding Court Update will be presented by Judge Richard Melnick and local practitioner Don Jacobs, Attorney at Law. This class is designed for anyone who practices in...

The Life Cycle of a Law Firm
- How to Start a Firm, Leave a Firm, or Retire from the Practice of Law

Thursday, March 21st 2013 @ 3-5pm
Understand your liability exposure and ethical responsibilities when transitioning into or out of a firm. Tips and practical advice from the practice management advisors at the Professional...

Annual Family Law Update 2013

Wednesday, March 20th 2013 @ 3-5pm
On March 20 the MBA will hold its annual two-hour Family Law Update. Judge Maureen McKnight, the Chief Family Court Judge for Multnomah County, will be joined by Thomas Bittner of Schulte,...

Estate Planning During Uncertain Times

Wednesday, February 27th 2013 @ 3-5pm
With ballot measures failing to pass and the approaching federal fiscal cliff, it is a difficult time for estate planners to advise their clients regarding certainty in their estate and tax...

In Your Facebook
- Cutting-Edge Subpoena Issues for a New Technological Age

Tuesday, February 26th 2013 @ 3-5pm
Interested in obtaining records from Facebook or other social media sites? Does your client have Google search histories or bank records you would like to protect? Learn the ins and outs of...

From Cuff Links to Handcuffs
- What Business Lawyers Need to Know When the Feds Come Knocking on Their Client's Door

Thursday, January 31st 2013 @ 3-5pm
Federal prosecution of white collar crimes has increased dramatically over the last decade. A client's first instinct is to call a trusted business adviser when contacted by criminal investigators...

Multnomah County Presiding Court Update 2013
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Tuesday, January 29th 2013 @ 3-5pm
In this update session the Multnomah County Presiding Judge Nan Waller
and court staff will discuss the Supplemental Local Rules for Multnomah
County Circuit Court and other issues unique to...

An Anatomical Look at Custody Evaluations
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Thursday, January 24th 2013 @ 3-5pm
This two hour class will examine what evaluators want to see
from lawyers and what lawyers need to know from evaluators. The
presentation will include an examination of how to prepare your...

Representing Non-English Speaking Clients
- Issues in the Law

Wednesday, December 12th 2012 @ 3-5pm
NOTE: This class will be worth two Access to Justice Credits
Navigating the U.S. legal system is complex for anyone, and
even more so for non-English speaking clients. Our speakers will address...

Insurance Coverage
- Fundamentals and Hot Topics

Tuesday, December 11th 2012 @ 3-5pm
The MBA presents a two-hour program on insurance coverage. Panelists representing both insurer and policyholder perspectives will discuss basic insurance coverage principles as well as recent...

Let's Get Technical
- Business Transactions in the Electronic Age

Tuesday, December 4th 2012 @ 3-5pm
Do you know about and use the latest, greatest technology to make your transactional work more efficient? Have you ever navigated a data room or conducted a virtual closing? There are...

Advising Nonprofits and Serving on a Nonprofit Board
- Navigating the Rules and Avoiding the Traps

Tuesday, November 13 2012 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
There are an increasing number of rules, regulations, excise taxes and other sanctions that can apply to a tax-exempt entity. Whether you serve on a nonprofit board or advise nonprofits as...

Helping Clients with PTSD and Trauma-Related Disorders Navigate Through Litigation
- Note: This Class will be Worth Three Access to Justice MCLE Credits

Wednesday, November 7th 2012 @ 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
PTSD expert and licensed clinical psychologist, Suzanne Best, PhD, will discuss the assessment and treatment of PTSD and trauma-related disorders and provide you with tips on how to help your...

Public Speaking for Attorneys

Wednesday, October 24th 2012 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
What are the most common public speaking mistakes litigators make in the courtroom? What is the number one non-verbal indicator of credibility? How do you keep from using distracting fillers such...

Child Abuse Reporting 2012

Thursday, September 27th 2012 @ 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
The MBA presents its annual seminar on child abuse reporting requirements. This program is intended to help lawyers meet their legal responsibilities as mandatory reporters, while maintaining their...